Don't miss a thing that's happening in and around Bury by signing up to the free MyBury newsletter People are being warned to avoid visiting Holcombe Hill this Easter amid fears of a surge in coronavirus cases.
Each year, thousands of people make the trek to Peel Tower, near Ramsbottom, on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Boiled eggs, often decorated, are then rolled from the top of the hill, with onlookers cheering on their progress.
The tradition dates back hundreds of years, although the origins are unclear. One theory is that it represents the rolling away of the stone from Jesus' tomb before his resurrection.
However, Bury council is warning people to stay away this year as large crowds 'would make social distancing impossible'. The
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